Households on heating oil in England and Wales will receive £9,000 off a heat pump from July 21, an increase of £1,500 from the previous £7,500 grant, confirmed by Sir Keir Starmer as he steps down as PM.
Norwich City Council supports a mandatory £5 deposit scheme on disposable vapes to reduce fire risks and environmental harm, with refunds upon return.
The next UK heatwave is forecast to last five days from July 6 to 11, with temperatures potentially reaching 41°C in Birmingham, breaking the 2022 record.
Temperatures in Birmingham drop over 10C from last week's extreme heat, with highs of 23C today and cooler conditions persisting through the week.
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The next scorching UK heatwave is just days away, with temperatures set to climb again heading into the weekend, paving the way for days of warm sunshine.
GFS weather model predicts a new heatwave starting July 8, with temperatures potentially reaching 41C on July 11, breaking the UK record of 40.3C set in 2022.
Weather maps show a new heatwave may hit Birmingham from July 10-12, with temperatures reaching 32C, meeting the 27C threshold for three consecutive days.
Birmingham and the West Midlands are set to hit 32C on Saturday, July 11, as a new heatwave arrives, according to wxcharts.com, with temperatures potentially reaching 34C in London.
Weather maps show a new 34C heatwave will hit England from July 10-12, with only Cumbria spared. Temperatures peak at 34C in London on July 11.
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Police will conduct more roadside eyesight tests under a new government road safety strategy. Drivers who fail face having their licence revoked by the DVLA. Plans also include mandatory tests for over-70s.
A new July heatwave is set to bring scorching 32C temperatures and days of sunshine, with Birmingham reaching 30C by July 7, according to BBC and Met Office forecasts.
Temperatures will climb to 30C in London and 27C in the West Midlands by July 6, with a greater chance of hot conditions later in July, according to the Met Office.
New weather maps predict a blistering 38C heatwave hitting the Midlands by July 11, following record-breaking June temperatures. The GFS model shows 17 counties could be affected.
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Households told to cut showers to 4 minutes or less as Severn Trent produces extra 400 million litres daily during record-breaking June heatwave.
Children under 12 and Irish passport holders are exempt from Spain's new fingerprint scanning rules under the EU Entry/Exit System, affecting millions of British tourists.
The June heatwave will end on Sunday, with temperatures dropping to 21C in the West Midlands after record-breaking 38C days. Met Office forecasts fresher conditions.
Aldi advises shoppers to freeze eggs instead of refrigerating them to reduce food waste, sharing tips from freezer expert Kate to help cut waste by 20% by 2025.
The Met Office warns that more hot conditions could arrive in July after the record-breaking June heatwave, with temperatures likely above normal from July 11 to 25.
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Severn Trent Water urges West Midlands households to use watering cans instead of hosepipes during record-breaking June heatwave, as water production hits all-time high.
InstaVolt calls on UK government to improve signage for electric vehicle charging sites after planning application for non-functional wind turbine rejected, highlighting barrier to EV adoption.
A rambler discovered a deer carcass near Solihull with peeled hide and intact ribcage, traits linked to big cat kills; a researcher says it shows 'potential cat consumption'.
Learn how to make a simple DIY fruit fly trap using apple cider vinegar and dish soap to combat summer infestations in your kitchen.
Tesco extends Kids Eat Free to weekends for first time, offering free kids' meals with any 65p adult purchase until September 1, supporting families this summer.
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Nationwide Building Society reveals UK households can save £400 annually on energy bills by upgrading homes to EPC rating C or above, with improvements costing around £8,100 on average.
A heat dome is driving the UK's record-breaking June heatwave, causing school closures and red weather warnings, with climate change intensifying events.
With the energy price cap rising 13% in July, LightingLegends.com shares five simple ways to make your garden more eco-friendly, from solar lighting to rainwater conservation.
Essex Wildlife Trust will use a £5,000 donation from Persimmon Homes Essex to buy a specialist mower, improving footpath access at reserves across South Essex for all visitors.
The Met Office has confirmed a full list of areas in east and southeast England facing a fourth day of heatwave on Saturday, with an amber warning for extreme heat until 9pm.
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The Met Office has extended a yellow thunderstorm warning for the West Midlands, with heavy rain and lightning expected to cause travel disruption and potential flooding.
